Ashleigh M. Nelson
Bennington
Summary
Strategic and relationship focused Talent Advisor with a strong foundation in talent attraction, human resources, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to partner with business leaders to align with people strategies with operational goals while driving talent initiatives. Adept at building trusted partnerships across all levels the organization and prepared to evolve into a broader People Business Partner role to support holistic HR strategy and business impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workplace Accommodations Partner
Centene Corporation
Omaha, NE
05.2026 - Current
- *Interim role during hiring freeze and organizational changes from May 2026-present*
- Manage complex leave and accommodation cases through each step of the accommodation request life cycle from medical documentation through resolution and case closure
- Review and interpret medical accommodation information, assess options, and recommend resolutions
- Interact directly with employees and people leaders as needed to understand medical needs, functional limitations, and job performance expectations
- Analyze ADA data to continuously improve processes and quality
Talent Advisor
Centene Corporation
Omaha, NE
07.2022 - Current
- Leverage best-in-class tools, data-driven insights, and quality processes to successfully develop and execute end-to-end talent attraction strategies within desired timelines
- Engage hiring leaders in effective kickoff sessions to establish and prioritize job requirements, while educating them on the talent landscape, timing, process steps, and expected trade-offs
- Develop and lead localized, cost-effective talent sourcing strategies, planning phased approaches as needed
- Provide hiring teams with a targeted, diverse candidate slate meeting established hiring criteria
- Overcome obstacles and successfully drive required change-management through effective collaboration with a variety of adjacent functions (Talent Intelligence, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Employee Relations & Compensation)
- Establish credibility with hiring managers through disciplined execution of recruiting process, delivering accurate and timely updates on candidate outreach activities
Talent Acquisition Pipeline & Relationship Development
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Identified and pursued opportunities to develop candidate pipelines, creating a documented Sponsorship Recruitment Strategy and Action Plan for difficult-to-fill positions.
- Cultivated relationships with key candidate and specific talent pools, defined according to long-term initiatives and the organization; turn applicants from non-active to active by developing strong candidate relationships
- Cultivated relationships with key candidate and specific talent pools, defined according to long-term initiatives and the organization; turned applicants from non-active to active by developing strong candidate relationships
- Built talent resources by attending career fairs, visiting high schools/colleges/students and other recruitment activities which provide a source for potential applicants and employer relationship building
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Established/maintained relationships with managers and applicants, providing key organizational and processing information which enhances the process
- Executed employee selection services for vacant inpatient unit positions by adhering to established guidelines, screening applicants, and guiding hiring managers while ensuring compliance with state and federal fair employment standards
- Communicated and enforced selection process requirements with hiring managers
- Established/maintained relationships with managers and applicants, providing key organizational and processing information which enhance the process
- Created staffing plans aligned with inpatient unit needs and budgetary constraints
- Developed and maintained relationships with Nurse Managers, Supervisors, HR Business Partners, and other staff members
National Staffing Manager
LRS Healthcare, LLC
Omaha, NE
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Built and maintained relationships with healthcare clients and prospects, expanding a book of business while sourcing new leads (i.e. hospitals, SNFs, ALFs, LTCs, etc.)
- Assessed client needs and delivered tailored solutions with qualified candidates to meet specific requirements
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top healthcare talent.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage and compliance with client requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare facilities to assess staffing needs and provide tailored solutions.
Account Manager
Aureus Medical
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and managed a territory, hiring, onboarding, and managing therapists including occupational, physical, and pharmacists
- Negotiated travel assignments with Allied Health Professionals to secure qualified candidates for job postings
- Matched and presented qualified healthcare professionals for placement in job openings
- Developed strategies as to call frequency, company contact penetration, and market penetration; achieved weekly minimum expectations for number of marketing calls, job orders, and send outs/interviews, billed working hours, and direct/contract margin dollars
Implementation Manager
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed and executed business plans and operational procedures to onboard new customer accounts and drive business growth for existing customers through major software initiatives
- Organized large-scale customer-facing projects with Account Executives and Chief Commercial Officer involving cross-team collaboration with critical deadlines assigned
- Coordinated large-scale customer-facing projects with Account Executives and Chief Commercial Officer, ensuring timely cross-team collaboration to meet critical deadlines
- Maintained and updated records of new business awards in Salesforce and SMART to ensure accurate tracking and reporting
- Utilized Salesforce and SMART to update and keep track of all new business awards
Talent Acquisition Partner
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Reviewed and interviewed candidates for unoccupied requisitions, ensuring alignment with hiring needs
- Coordinated interviews with hiring managers and candidates, optimizing schedules for efficiency
- Attended career fairs across the country recruiting for the highest quality students from accredited colleges and universities
- Proactively identified opportunities for improvement in recruitment process, technology utilization and reporting across the organization
- Completed the entire onboarding process for new hires including but not limited to new hire paperwork, prescreening requirements, and scheduling orientation
Transportation Manager
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed fleet of 45 professional drivers for Lowe’s and Masonite Doors, ensuring safe, on-time, and legal delivery of freight in compliance with D.O.T regulations and company guidelines
- Coordinated dispatching, load planning, and customer service functions, achieving 99% on-time delivery rate
- Handled customer interactions to ensure satisfaction and address any service-related issues
- Oversaw repair and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles and equipment, maintaining operational readiness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05-2015
Skills
- Applicant sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing
- Recruitment strategy
- Applicant sourcing, pre-screenings, interviewing
- Candidate pipeline development
- Compensation negotiation
- Disability accommodations
- Compliance, legal, and onboarding expertise
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship building
- Stakeholder engagement
Accomplishments
- 2023-present, lead team in time-to-fill and hires (34 day TTF for 2026 and over 200 hires/year since 2023)
- Received a 99% new hire approval rating
- Completed 2, year-long mentorship with People Business partners - one individual contributor and one director
- Selected to be apart of the Pod Squad by the directors of Talent Attraction
- Successfully rebranded Centene's Medical Economics hiring practices
Certification
- Lean Human Capital - LCH | Omaha, NE Recruiter Academy Certified Recruiter (RACR) Issued: 08/2021
- AIRS Recruitment – ADP | Omaha, NE Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR) ID: 59101801 Expires: 10/14/2026
- Strategic Human Resources Management – SHRM | Omaha, NE Employing Abilities at Work Issued: 01/2025
Timeline
Workplace Accommodations Partner
Centene Corporation
05.2026 - Current
Talent Advisor
Centene Corporation
07.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Pipeline & Relationship Development
Nebraska Medicine
04.2022 - 07.2022
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Nebraska Medicine
03.2021 - 04.2022
National Staffing Manager
LRS Healthcare, LLC
06.2020 - 03.2021
Account Manager
Aureus Medical
01.2019 - 06.2020
Implementation Manager
Werner Enterprises
05.2018 - 01.2019
Talent Acquisition Partner
Werner Enterprises
12.2015 - 05.2018
Transportation Manager
Werner Enterprises
06.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Northwest Missouri State University